Mason Weekender

I purchased this as my hospital bag when I go into labor. It has plenty of room for the essentials, but I wouldn't be able to use this bag for much more than a two-day trip. I was drawn to this style for the separate shoe compartment.

I love this bag! I have had it for over a year, and it shows virtually no wear. The faux leather is soft, and the zippers are high quality— they open and close smoothly and hold together, even when the bag is stuffed full. It’s a perfect size for 2 days or so away if you don’t need too many shoes. The bottom compartment holds a lot more than you’d think; I usually use it for my toiletries, makeup and blow dryer.

I bought this bag about 1.5 years ago and it has been my go-to travel bag easily logging over a dozen flights. I primarily fly Spirit and Frontier where you pay for a carry-on or checked back, but not for a personal item. Behold, my personal item! Besides a Christmas-time flight where I also needed a checked bag, this has been the only bag I have flown with for the last 1.5 years. I can easily be gone a week with this as my personal item. If you this bag allows you to avoid a carry-on for 2 round trip Spirit/Frontier flights, the bag has just paid for itself *and* saved you some money. It is also super cute and I have gotten half a dozen compliments on it. It is nice to explore a city between hotels with this bag rather than a suitcase. Without wheels and fully loaded this bag gets a bit heavy, but you don’t stand out as an out-of-towner.

I have never been questioned about my bag size on Frontier or Spirit, though I do keep it over my shoulder on the opposite side of the gate agent just to avoid questions. However, United’s Basic Economy is policed by Bag Bullies and they will question you. A couple of days ago I was forced for the first time to show it was a personal item (see picture). With my laptop flat in the bottom of the bag it didn’t fit, so I took it out and rotated it. The first agent didn’t think that counted, but the manger let it slide. I would not recommend flying United with this bag (actually, I would not recommend flying United at all). I have never had issues squeezing it under the seat in front of me (even on United) but it does cut down on your leg room.

To show what it holds, here is a picture from a recent trip. In the main compartment: a blanket (overnight cross-country flight), my leather purse for at my destination, 4 pairs of clothes plus PJs, a mason jar, a mini hairdryer, pouch with headphones and cords. In the side pouch for easy access: wallet, phone, mini oil roller, earplugs. Bottom pouch (easy access for me and TSA): laptop, ipad, toiletries, straws, reusable bag, snacks, hair brush.

Does it hold up? Yes. I clearly ask a lot of this bag so it has some wear at this point. If I zip the bottom compartment with one of the zippers, the zipper pops open, but I just zip it from the other one and it is okay. There is some wear on the straps, but I put a lot of weight it in so that doesn’t surprise me. There are some scratches on the bottom section, but the top is somehow in perfect condition. Today I am repurchasing this bag. The one I have still has many trips left, but when it does die, I want an identical one ready to go.

It’s exactly what I wanted and it will make the perfect carryon for my next adventure. I especially like the separate bottom section for shoes and a fold-up umbrella where needed. The grey color is great because it won’t show scuffs and scrapes like a lighter color would. It’s definitely a keeper.

I've travelled with it, it's a great, stylish yet functional bag.

Its a beautiful bag I have yet somewhere to go really looking foward to rocking this bag with some cute outfits and the summery days with much opportunity!!! ??????

Significantly smaller than expected. The shoe space is pretty large but the bag itself doesn’t hold much. More suited for an overnight bag vs. weekender. Good quality though.

I absolutely love it. It was roomier than I thought it would be, plus I love the bottom storage which is roomy enough for my makeup and a pair of heels or a couple pair of flats.

My second Mason bag. Love the style. Decent product, good for the price. Took my first one on a quick Europe tour and it held up very well.

I love this bag! So glad I purchased it. Great size and love the shoe compartment.